Bombeckian

English

Etymology

From Bombeck +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Bombeckian (comparative more Bombeckian, superlative most Bombeckian)

1. Of or relating to Erma Bombeck (1927–1996), American humorist who wrote a popular newspaper column describing suburban home life.
   • 1986, Anne Commrie, Something about the Author, volume 44, page 27:

     Her works also include adult writings such as Peace and Quiet and Other Hazards (Revell, 1980), described by Library Journal as "a sort of Bombeckian memoir of bumpy spots Barrett has encountered along her personal Christian path."

   • 1995, R. Kent Hughes, Barbara Hughes, Common Sense Parenting, page 55:

     Fathers, have a powwow with your little ones. You may begin with an Erma Bombeckian experience: "Dad, the dog's in the kitchen! Get his paws out of there. Mom has to eat that!" "Where's the chili sauce?" "Don't you dare bleed on Mom's breakfast!"

   • 2005, Wanda Garner Cash, Ed Sterling, The news in Texas: essays in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Texas Press Association:

     In 1956 June Benefield began writing "Skirt Tales" for the Houston Chronicle in a very Bombeckian style. Years later Chronicle readers were treated to more laughs by Linda Griffin, […]